COP26: Disruption forecast in Glasgow as busy roads begin to close
Key routes near the SEC in Glasgow will close over the weekend and some commuters are expecting "major challenges". from BBC New...
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk
They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B5...
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Friday, October 22, 2021
EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Manchester Arena attack: Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence
The 24-year-old is detained at Manchester Airport on suspicion of a terrorism offence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GfC98I
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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys
Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the lawsuit says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b2...
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Manchester Arena bomb: Man with alleged links has citizenship restored
The man's citizenship was removed in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack which killed 22 people. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zi...
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Victims to get more time to report domestic abuse in England and Wales
Home Secretary Priti Patel agrees to change the law after the BBC revealed a big rise in cases being dropped. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Delta 'Plus' Covid variant may be more transmissible
It may be more contagious than Delta, but there is no evidence yet that it causes worse illness, experts say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali to face trial in March next year
Ali Harbi Ali, charged with the murder of Sir David Amess MP, appears via video at the Old Bailey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zk...
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Two men arrested in Nottingham spiking investigation
The arrests follow multiple reports of drinks being spiked and needles being used. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vEUxmD
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Covid: Prepare to trigger England's Plan B curbs, say scientists
Advisers say early action could save later, tougher measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G9cqP...
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Sarah Everard: Five police officers facing action over social media messages
Five officers have cases to answer over messages sent on WhatsApp and Signal, the police watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting
Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Brits increasingly lax on masks and social mixing
Fewer adults are practising social distancing than think it is important, figures for Great Britain show. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ex-Labour MP Frank Field is dying, peer reveals
A statement from the veteran politician was read out in the Lords, backing a new assisted dying bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess: Community falls silent to remember Sir David Amess
Conservative MP Sir David was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Faaiv
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Injection spiking: How likely is it?
We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EbCsQp
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Give every household £320 for spiralling energy bills - Greens
The Green Party of England and Wales says the £9bn plan could be paid for with a tax on landlords. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pr...
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Battle of Trafalgar: Once a year light on Nelson’s death
Trafalgar day is marked with a service at Britannia Royal Naval College's chapel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0xRnl
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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jr...
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Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'
Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb 'worst excesses'
A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B...
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Piers Morgan leaves ITV show Life Stories, with Kate Garraway taking over
The presenter's final guest will be Kate Garraway, who will then take over hosting duties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C7CKXE...
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In pictures: The Queen's busy October
The 95-year-old spent Wednesday night in hospital, after a busy few weeks of public engagements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vxMx...
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Strictly Come Dancing: Judi Love to miss this week's show with Covid-19
The Loose Women presenter will return next week, "all being well", a show spokesperson said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards
Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DU...
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust declares critical incident
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust says there is "unprecedented demand" on services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30P8RxJ...
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Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'I only knew I'd been spiked when I saw the videos'
Women share their experiences of spiking - through drinks and needles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B3TspN
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Covid: Get your booster jab, says Boris Johnson, as cases rise
Boris Johnson urges those who are eligible for a third dose to organise appointments straight away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X...
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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human
The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DZ3tWY ...
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Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan
Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it. from BBC News - Home http...
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Should the government do more to protect the NHS?
Doctors fear they could be overwhelmed, but new measures are still not being deployed in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8v...
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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of MP
North Londoner Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B3nR7A
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Tory MPs can make own choice on face masks, says minister
Labour say the Tories should cover their faces in the Commons to set an example to the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZXnZS...
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Petrol station stocks back to normal
Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nd...
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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims
The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ncbro...
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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns prices will rise
Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jmGbCE ...
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Bill Turnbull: Classic FM presenter steps back from radio show for health reasons
The former BBC Breakfast host has said "the road has been a bit bumpy recently". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30GHDZT
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
The UK has agreed a free trade agreement in principle with New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zHLHVT
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber brother 'laughed in face' of inquiry
Ismail Abedi fled the UK ahead of his appearance at the inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AZJ...
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Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air
William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3joTjHf ...
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Gervais helps Hemel Hempstead earn £100k from TV
Hemel Hempstead is the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aX4...
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Opener Sibley pulls out of England Lions squad
Opener Dom Sibley withdraws from the England Lions squad for the tour of Australia this winter to work on his batting at home. from BBC Ne...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Mary Berry: TV chef 'proud' to be made a dame
The former Great British Bake Off judge is honoured for services to cooking, writing and baking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aXhZ...
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Clean out online cesspit now, Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson promises to push through "tough" online safety laws, at Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - Home https...
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Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17
Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nej...
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Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising
Several airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aX2lqy
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Climate plan urging plant-based diet shift deleted
A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Amess amendment' for last rites at crime scenes
Plans for legal rights to ensure Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jidd...
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'I guess he wanted to make a change' - Joshua visits Tyson's former coach
Anthony Joshua is touring the United States speaking to trainers as the heavyweight considers a change to his coaching set-up. from BBC Ne...
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Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles
It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYNwya
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Willy Wonka songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90
The British songwriter was also behind hits such as Feeling Good, Talk to the Animals and Candyman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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America's Got Talent Extreme: British stuntman says boo to death after accident
Jonathan Goodwin says he was on "the brink" after an accident in rehearsals for US spin-off show. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Women's safety: Video calls to verify Met police officers
Dame Cressida Dick says a video call will be instigated by the officer and not by the woman asking for it. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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People won't have to pay more to go green, says Kwarteng
The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zab...
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Facebook and Instagram remove 'magician' who incited murder
A BBC investigation had previously exposed the occultist's influence on the killer of two sisters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Facebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdog
The CMA says the social media giant, which also may be changing its name, deliberately broke rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'
The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos. from ...
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12 uncapped players in Scotland squad for autumn Tests
Scotland include 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8AoS5
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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BZ...
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Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war
The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Five arrested after Man City fan attacked in Belgium
Five people are arrested after a Manchester City fan was attacked following Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges. from BBC N...
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Queen cancels Northern Ireland visit on medical advice
Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Who will be the next Newcastle boss? Assess the candidates and vote
After Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the possible contenders to replace him. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Manager Bruce leaves Newcastle after takeover
Manager Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the Premier Leagu...
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Calls for nightclub searches after Nottingham needle spiking reports
A student who believes she was jabbed in a club says she has been left feeling "really scared". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Covid-19: No 10 keeping 'close eye' on rising cases, and US football coach fired over jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xr2RK6
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Willy Wonka songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90
The British songwriter was also behind hits such as Feeling Good, Talk to the Animals and Candyman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Covid: No 10 'keeping a close eye' on rising Covid cases
But Boris Johnson says the rollout of a Plan B to control the virus in England has not been discussed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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David Amess: CCTV shows man believed to be suspect Ali Harbi Ali
Footage gathered from a shop shows a man believed to be the suspect on the morning of the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lVz...
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Emiliano Sala: Man acted 'dangerously' in organising fatal flight
David Henderson, 67, denies the charge of endangering the safety of an aircraft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATOiMY
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Michael Gove: Police escort cabinet minister away from anti-lockdown protesters
Police have escorted cabinet minister Michael Gove away from a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8F...
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BBC reveals new logos in modern makeover
The BBC logo is updated for the first time in 24 years as services like iPlayer also get a revamp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3...
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Inflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying', warns industry
Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Duchess of Cambridge warns addiction can happen to anyone
The Duchess of Cambridge warns of the "devastating impact" of the pandemic on addiction rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Octavian: BBC Sound of 2019 winner announces he's quitting music
The rapper, who won BBC Music's Sound of 2019, was accused of abusive behaviour by an ex in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Greater Manchester Police officer charged with child abuse offences
Det Con Lee Cunliffe is charged with 11 offences following a police investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2Pv78
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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates
Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'I keep crying over David's Southend dream coming true'
Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pf...
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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lord Janner: Police shut down MP child abuse investigations - report
An inquiry finds police seemed "reluctant to investigate" claims against former MP Lord Janner. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat
In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pcDe...
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What are the Delta, Gamma, Beta and Alpha Covid variants?
UK officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendent of the Delta variant of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DUnYEh
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Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK
Scientists are studying it to better understand how much of a threat it may pose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DRsmDW
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Dennis Hutchings: Trial was in public interest, say prosecutors
Dennis Hutchings, who was on trial over a fatal shooting in County Tyrone in 1974, died on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp...
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Little Amal: War Horse creators' refugee puppet lands in the UK
The 3.5m high puppet of a Syrian refugee child begins her last leg of its trans-European trek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BR9UL4...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's brother leaves UK before hearing
Manchester Arena bomber's brother Ismail Abedi was ordered to appear as a witness at the inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Arrest after Nottinghamshire women report nightclub needle attacks
Ellie Simpson says her sister felt "a pinch on the back of her arm" as she left a nightclub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates
Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Bus lane camera mistakes woman's sweater for number plate
A couple were fined after a word on a woman's clothing was mistaken for their number plate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVW4c...
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Covid-19: Booster rollout questioned and No 10 denies PM broke Christmas rules
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pjwybL
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Clydach murders: Sock links David Morris to scene, say police
South Wales Police says it has made "significant findings" linking David Morris to the crime scene. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert
Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts. from BBC News - Home h...
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Goto Energy goes bust amid rising gas prices
Its collapse takes the number of customers affected by energy company failures to more than two million. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Is the pace of the vaccine booster rollout too slow?
Critics worry the rollout is happening too slowly in England to best protect people ahead of winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Colin Powell: From Vietnam vet to secretary of state
The US secretary of state whose support for George W Bush gave credibility to the 2003 Iraq invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Tom Parker: Brain cancer treatment needs 'massive improvement'
After the Wanted star's diagnosis, he wants to raise awareness to improve treatment and research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess: Southend to become a city in honour of MP
Boris Johnson announces Southend will get city status following the killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPNGU...
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England given one-match stadium ban following unrest at Euro 2020 final
England are ordered to play one match behind closed doors as a punishment for the unrest at Wembley Stadium during the European Championship...
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Top baby names in 2020 across England and Wales revealed
Younger mothers opt for more modern names, according to official birth data in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3phr...
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Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
Blood results show it gets the body to mount an immune response to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APhHaV
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Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications
The ex-US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies of Covid complications. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas
The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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George Alagiah takes break from TV after further spread of cancer
BBC newsreader George Alagiah says his doctors want to hit a new tumour "hard and fast". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pa...
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Sir David Amess death: Family visit Leigh-on-Sea church to read tributes
Sir David's widow Julia reads some of the many floral tributes left in memory of the Conservative MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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I went into overdrive, says doctor who saved fan
A doctor describes the moment he went to the aid of an elderly Newcastle United supporter who collapsed near him. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson pleads guilty to flight charge
David Henderson admits a charge relating to the flight in which footballer Emiliano Sala died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G065FN...
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China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqbEvW
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Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba
Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j8iZb2
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Succession: Critics hail HBO drama's 'exhilarating' return
The third season of HBO's corporate family drama receives glowing praise and five-star reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Boy, 16, arrested over Glasgow train station murder
The teenager has been arrested over the murder of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMRM...
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Bouncer shortage a 'threat to public safety', warn nightlife bosses
Nightclub bosses want government action as bouncers quit and EU workers leave the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xsf812
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution
The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Great South Run: 16,000 compete in Portsmouth
Eilish McColgan sets a new course record as thousands take on the 10-mile route through Portsmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Family pays tribute to Carl Whalley
Carl Whalley, who died in Clayton-le-Woods on Friday, was "the centre of our world", his family says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Car crashes through wall into Hythe library
Firefighters tunnel through debris to reach the car's occupants after the crash at Hythe Library. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts
The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lK0aN3
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Show kindness and love, says family of killed MP
"Our hearts are shattered" - the family of MP Sir David Amess call on people to "set aside hatred and work towards togetherne...
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Sir David Amess: Prevent scheme needs urgent work, says Robert Buckland
The strategy aimed at stopping people becoming terrorists needs improving, Robert Buckland says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3peZS...
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Sir David Amess: Priest tried to give Last Rites to dying MP
Fr Jeff Woolnough was unable to enter the church where Sir David Amess was stabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APdp3r
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Newcastle-Tottenham game halted because of medical emergency in crowd
Newcastle's Premier League game against Tottenham at St James' Park is halted in the 40th minute because of a medical emergency in t...
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A waxwork Queen and Squid Game manicure - stories you may have missed
A Squid Game manicure, Harry Potter wand classes, a fountain covered in nails, and the latest waxwork of the Queen. from BBC News - Home h...
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Sir David Amess: We must learn from hideous killing, says Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says MPs should be protected - but warns against a knee-jerk response. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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BBC's Rainsford can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas - ambassador
Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS1YdY...
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Murder inquiry after boy, 14, stabbed to death at Glasgow railway station
Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street station in Glasgow on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3viFb7k
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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK
Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQq81E
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Brighton bin strike: Private firms tackle waste piles as talks go on
A third-party contractor begins clearing Brighton's "worst-affected areas" on the strike's 13th day. from BBC News - Hom...
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Speedo Mick passes through Dorset and Hampshire on fund-giving walk
The trunk-wearing fundraiser is on the last leg of his walk to give out money he has raised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aOd5Y9
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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVamu...
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Salisbury Plain soldier death: Jethro Watson-Pickering named by Army
Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, was part of a crew operating an Army vehicle at Salisbury Plain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FUn...
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Westfield Stratford closed after fire in first floor shop
The complex in east London is evacuated after the discovery of a small fire in a first-floor shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQ...
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David Amess death: Priti Patel says MPs must be safe and accessible
The death of David Amess has raised questions about the contact between MPs and their constituents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to MP
Sir David championed calls for the profile of his beloved town to be raised in the 2022 competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Southeastern train services taken over by government
The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1
The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure
The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mYI21m
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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid
Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGC...
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Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims
Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ALLCku ...
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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time
Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVcQsm
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Sir David Amess: Tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn memorial
The singer's daughter says MP Sir David Amess was the "driving force" behind the memorial's campaign. from BBC News - Ho...
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Sir David Amess killing: Ex-police boss Arfon Jones faces backlash for tweet
Former PCC Arfon Jones apologises after being slated for comments following Sir David Amess' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Squid Game: The rise of Korean drama addiction
Finished Squid Game? Here's a quick lowdown on other K-dramas for new converts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30lp6Cf
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Sir David Amess killing: MPs will not by cowed, says Patel
The home secretary calls Sir David Amess "a man of the people", as police say the stabbing was terrorism. from BBC News - Home h...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran
Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7tV94
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Art mistake: Cardiff artwork washed off by cleaners in error
Artwork aiming to make Cardiff more "vibrant and welcoming" is removed in error by cleaning crews. from BBC News - Home https://...
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David Brooks: Cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support
Young people who have experienced living with cancer send words of encouragement to David Brooks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aEQ...
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Sir David Amess: Political world pays tribute to much-loved MP
Sir David Amess has been described as "one of the kindest, most gentle people in politics". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma
Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Matt Hancock's United Nations role withdrawn
Mr Hancock's appointment to the UN's economic commission for Africa was announced earlier this week. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit
South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BIF8E9
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COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow
The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN conference. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Thomas Rainey charged with murder of wife Katrina Rainey
Thomas Rainey is charged with killing Katrina Rainey, who died after being found in a burning car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DL...
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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency
Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C2kpLT...
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Man charged with Crawley kidnap and police impersonation
A 14-year-old girl was stopped and searched by a stranger while on her way to school on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS...
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Minicab drought: 'Rotten' rates biting into Uber drivers' wages
"Rotten" rates of pay are being blamed for a minicab drought that has been afflicting passengers. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Twickenham stabbing: Boy charged with playing field murder
Hazrat Wali was found with knife injuries and died a short time later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jao2aX
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Sir David Amess: Boris Johnson leads tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed
Friends and colleagues remember Essex MP David Amess's "wonderful smile" and "photographic memory". from BBC News ...
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Friday, October 15, 2021
COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told
The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6CMHY...
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Apple takes down Koran app in China
The popular Islamic app was removed in the country, after an official request. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FOPcxH
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'David Amess was my best friend': Essex town in grief
Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aG...
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Boris Johnson pays tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess
Boris Johnson said Sir David Amess was one of the "kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Sir David Amess: 'We're utterly shocked and appalled', says parish priest
Leigh-on-Sea Parish Priest Kevin Hale reacts to the fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p7B3pK
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Sir David Amess: Former Tory leader wants face to face meetings to continue
The former Tory leader says he doesn't want to change how MPs see constituents, despite the stabbing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News...
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Investigation ordered into Wolverhampton Covid lab test failings
A lab in Wolverhampton is suspended as 43,000 people in England and Wales are potentially affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far
What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n0ozx8
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Sir David Amess: Conservative MP dies after stabbing
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting
The senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mUgQAV
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Stephen Port: Terrible mistakes made in serial killer case, Met officer says
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Masten Wanjala: Mob beats Kenyan child serial killer to death - police
Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Obituary: Conservative MP Sir David Amess
A backbencher for nearly 40 years, the MP was known as a tireless champion of his Southend West constituency. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7tX...
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Stabbing as Tory MP Sir David Amess meets constituents
Police say a man was arrested and a knife recovered after the incident in Leigh-on-Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJPcwM
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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders
The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AE299W
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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers
At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday worship in Kandahar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AHsnr...
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Covid-19: Warning over false negatives and rapid tests allowed for half-term break
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJm9JF
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Masten Wanjala: Kenyan child serial killer killed by mob
Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stacey Dash: Clueless actress 'lost everything' to painkiller addiction
Stacey Dash has revealed how she "lost everything" due to taking 18-20 pills a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p1gQBP ...
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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard
Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aHAJoY
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Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up
The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit. from BBC News - Home...
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72
Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series 'Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS?' for the BBC in 2007. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Channel migration: Border boat staff don't need immunity from prosecution, says union
Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly planning to exempt staff from prosecution if migrants die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D...
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn
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Are GP numbers going up or down?
The health secretary and Labour leader disagree about what's happening to GP numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FLeoW2
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Covid-19: Waits worsen for A&E, and Queen praises Wales' spirit
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BU4Zc8
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Jaffa Cakes row PC Chris Dwyer sacked from force
PC Chris Dwyer's actions harmed West Yorkshire Police's reputation, a misconduct trial finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Twickenham stabbing: Boy held over playing field death
The arrest follows the death of Hazrat Wali, who was attacked in Twickenham on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2d1bz
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Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott resigns
Philip Allott hands in his resignation after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mUTfzT
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Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras
The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aCft4g
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Roger Hunt funeral: Liverpool legends pay tribute at service
"Sir Roger" is the club's record league scorer and was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side. from BBC News - Ho...
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Coldplay: Band ready for backlash over eco-friendly world tour
Chris Martin says their gigs will be powered from renewable energy but expects backlash over flying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott hit by no-confidence vote
Philip Allott faces further pressure to resign after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Justice Secretary Dominic Raab can't say when court backlog will be cleared
The justice secretary tells the BBC delays to prosecutions in England and Wales will fall in the next 12 months. from BBC News - Home http...
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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe
At least five die as protesters come under fire, sending people fleeing for cover in the street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AM5p...
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Homeless man who confessed to murder to get off the streets is jailed
Homeless Anthony Kemp walked into a police station to admit the 1983 killing as a way to get shelter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Insulate Britain suspends road protests for 11 days
The climate protest group has blocked motorways and roads in the London area in the last five weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Prince William: 'Repair this planet, not find the next'
The prince tells the BBC that great minds should focus on repairing Earth instead of exploring space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Norway attack: What we know about bow and arrow killings
Five people have been killed in the town of Kongsberg in the country's deadliest attack in years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Queen officially opening Welsh Senedd's sixth term
She is marking the ceremonial start of the new Senedd term in her first visit to Wales in five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Night Tube: London Underground services to resume on two lines
Trains will run between 01:00 BST and 05:30 on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lGkCh...
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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns
Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGpjSk ...
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What can I do if my energy supplier goes bust?
Around 2 million customers have seen their energy firm collapse amid soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3YCiu
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Two more UK energy firms go bust as prices soar
Yet more small suppliers have been caught between soaring energy costs and the UK's price cap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v7...
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William Shatner in space: 'Everybody in the world needs to do this'
The Star Trek actor becomes the oldest person to go to space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BSK89v
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Covid pass problems and plaudits for teen lockdown artist
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQYl8r
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Care staff shortages pile pressure on NHS, say hospital managers
A lack of care staff in the community leaves hospitals struggling to discharge patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ax8x8l
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Scrapping B-Tecs 'hammer blow for social mobility'
MPs and Peers back a campaign against replacing some of the vocational qualifications with T-levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Chloe McCardel sets record for most England Channel swims
Chloe McCardel completed her 44th swim of the Channel on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DSgkdJ
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ak3rH0
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David Brooks: Wales and Bournemouth midfielder diagnosed with cancer
Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks reveals he has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer. from BBC News - Home htt...
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The four-year-old girl from Bristol who has learned to unicycle
Daisy, who could ride a bike aged two, has thousands of fans online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BDJ7C3
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Dominic Raab and Liz Truss agree to share 115-room mansion
Senior ministers had reportedly argued about who should have use of grace-and-favour home Chevening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stephen Port: Murdered man's friend told police who killed him
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis
The approval of tax cuts and a plan to buy fuel collectively were put forward as energy prices soar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Star Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space
The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours. from BBC News - Home https://...
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NHS Covid pass app suffers outage
The app widely used to prove vaccination status for travel suffered an outage Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30oQBLm
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Rolling Stones drop Brown Sugar from US tour set list
It follows unease with the depictions of black women and references to slavery in the hit song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKxGu...
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Female police officers say misogyny remains unchecked
Police women told BBC Newsnight that misogyny continues to shape work culture in the Met. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYc5sB
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Football coach jailed for 25 years in Dubai over CBD vape oil
Billy Hood claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p05...
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Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word
Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ak3rH0
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Racism in the music industry 'is upfront and personal'
A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABwC8F
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Insulate Britain: Protesters block M25 junction in Essex
Police make 16 arrests in the group's 13th day of protest in the past five weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mJospM
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China: Teenager apologises for impersonating boy to join band
Many fans have defended the girl and jokingly compared her to Chinese folk heroine Mulan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oZ7E0K
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Covid: What lessons should be learnt from UK response and job vacancies soar
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lBeyr4
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Felixstowe port says HGV shortage a factor in container logjam
Shipping giant Maersk says it is diverting cargo from Port of Felixstowe due to congestion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iU3u6G
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Woman unhurt as front of Bridgnorth house destroyed by car
The driver, a 67-year-old man, was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DCEDvI
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Queen marks Royal British Legion centenary at Westminster Abbey
The Queen, patron of the charity, attended a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the milestone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mMMT...
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La Palma volcano: Lava engulfs cement factory
Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano sparks cement factory fire, forcing 2,500 people into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dy...
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Myleene Klass: Miscarriages turned my world inside out
The musician and broadcaster speaks about the "horrific" experience of going through four miscarriages. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Dancing on Ice 2022: Meet the 12 celebrities
Corrie's Sally Dynevor, the Happy Mondays' Bez and ex-Strictly pro Brendan Cole are on the bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Brexit: Lord Frost proposes 'entirely new' NI protocol
The UK's Brexit minister says the existing protocol cannot survive and warns the UK could still trigger Article 16. from BBC News - Ho...
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Irish author Sally Rooney in Israel boycott row
Her rejection of an Israeli company to translate her new book into Hebrew triggers anger and praise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Stone sphinx statues from Suffolk garden fetch £195,000
The auctioneer says the buyers "seemed to think they are actually Egyptian". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FHxWdK
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Hampton and Russo recalled to England squad for World Cup qualifiers
Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and Manchester United forward Alessia Russo are recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualif...
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Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, says Sir Patrick Vallance
The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FAv1Up ...
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Sarah Everard murder: Emma B says Wayne Couzens exposed himself to her
The DJ says that when she reported the matter to police, officers laughed about what had happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mK...
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Delivery driver killed cyclist while high on drugs
Jonathon Ramsbottom had cocaine and cannabis in his system when the crash happened, court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lA5E...
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Fred Dinenage steps down as TV news anchor after 38 years
The well-known broadcaster is retiring from his news anchor role at ITV Meridian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8YZZV
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Pensions: Experts say £10,900 annual income needed to retire
The budget for a minimum standard of living increases to £16,700 for a couple, the calculations suggest. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Charity asks Tory MP who confuses two Asian ministers to step back from role
The Conservative denies saying "they all look the same to me" after the mix-up at a parliamentary event. from BBC News - Home ht...
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to build 'invincible military'
Weeks after a series of missile tests, Kim Jong-un says weapons are needed for defence, but not war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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France: Train kills three migrants lying on tracks
The migrants were struck by the train in a southern coastal town near Biarritz on Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mM...
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Elk wandering Colorado for two years with tyre around neck is freed
Wildlife officers in the US state of Colorado say the elk is in good shape after removing its antlers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's struggle to enter Turkey
Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Nicki Minaj defends Jesy Nelson in 'blackfishing' row
The pair went on Instagram live to discuss the backlash to their song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lueV6C
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Monday, October 11, 2021
UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks
UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ArSDXf ...
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Covid-19: Pregnant women urged to get jab and PC could lose job for breach
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iRmrGW
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Bedfordshire A5 crash: Four feared dead
Police say they are involved in "highly-complex work" after the crash on the A5. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQqA1C
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Gas price rises: Kwarteng asks Treasury to help firms over cost
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng requests support for industries hit by soaring energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mD0xZ4...
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What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Stephen Port: Detective believed first victim had been murdered
Stephen Port was jailed for raping and murdering four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AxhN...
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Silenced no more: A new era of tech whistleblowing?
Frances Haugen's Facebook leaks and the new Silenced No More Act may help others to come forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Iraq claims capture of IS financial chief in operation abroad
Sami Jasim al-Jaburi was allegedly a deputy leader of the jihadist group under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Michael Rosen wins children's poetry award after battling Covid-19
Michael Rosen wins the CLiPPA prize following a year in which he battled Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iRt2Bg
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Ohio police probed after man screaming 'I'm paraplegic' dragged from car
An investigation is launched into why Ohio officers pulled out the man as he called for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mZbLHJ ...
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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space
The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real. from BBC News - Home https...
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Why are gas prices so high and what could be the effect?
Businesses and householders face a rise in energy bills with some suppliers going bust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hMs5cG
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Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and industry
Business secretary says business will have sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DudScV ...
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Chris Packham 'not intimidated' by fire attack on home
Wildlife expert Chris Packham says a suspected arson attack at his home will not stop him campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Benjamin Mendy: Man City defender refused bail for third time
The footballer is accused of the rape and sexual assault of three women at his home in Cheshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFYs...
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Pregnant women urged to get Covid vaccine by NHS England
NHS England says the number of pregnant women seriously ill in critical care with the virus has grown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies
David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3luk2Uj
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Asos boss exits as firm warns profits to plunge
"Normalised" levels of clothing returns are set to hit the online fashion giant's profits. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sir Richard Sutton: Thomas Schreiber admits killing millionaire
Thomas Schreiber denies murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dzbm5n ...
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Prince Charles: 'My Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese'
Ahead of COP26, Prince Charles speaks to the BBC about his personal action and decades of campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Red Bull's Christian Horner questions Mercedes speed gains
Red Bull's Christian Horner expresses his "surprise" at gains he says Mercedes have made with their engine performance. from...
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Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up
"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Malaria vaccine 'will change African lives forever'
As African countries get the vaccine, Newsbeat speaks to two people who've grown up with Malaria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy
Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oL...
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The Papers: 'Gas price clash', and NHS staff face waiting list 'abuse'
The energy crisis facing the UK continues to feature prominently on the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFMHx6
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Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory
Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs
The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3As...
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Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished
The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FvR0vv ...
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Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform
The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lr...
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Headcorn: Four killed and boy seriously hurt in crash
Four people, aged 18 to 44, are killed while a 15-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNk9J4 ...
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Northamptonshire: Thousands attend World Conker Championships
Jasmine Tetley retained her 2019 title after the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aqx52Q
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Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely next
Tyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3amJ...
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Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: 'Wilder has been a good dance partner, but it's done' - Fury proud to retain crown
Tyson Fury says his rivalry with Deontay Wilder is "done", after knocking Wilder out in the 11th round to retain his WBC heavyweig...
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Was AQ Khan the most dangerous man in the world?
Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fr1...
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Bottas wins in Turkey as Verstappen retakes title lead from Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas wins the Turkish Grand Prix as second place for Max Verstappen returned the Red Bull driver to the championship lead. from...
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Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout
A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v0MnoA
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Pope meets Colombian nun after Mali kidnap release
Gloria Cecilia Narváez was abducted by Islamist militants in 2017 while working as a missionary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oR24...
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Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote
Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Uncertain winter ahead as flu circulates at same time, says Harries
Catching both viruses at the same time puts people at a more significant risk of death, a health boss says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families
The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Channel crossings: More than 1,100 migrants cross in two days
French authorities prevented 414 people from making the crossing, the Home Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3038kHU
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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices
The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNwBs7
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England name strongest available squad for Ashes series
England announce a strong squad for the 2021-22 Ashes Test series in Australia led by captain Joe Root. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies
AQ Khan is considered a national hero but was also called "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time". from BBC News - Home ...
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
Grealish's first goal for England a 'psychological' step, says Southgate
Jack Grealish has taken an important "psychological" step by scoring his first goal for England, says boss Gareth Southgate. fro...
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Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DsGGCy
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The Papers: 'Nursing crisis' hits wards, and PM faces 'Brexit clash'
Shortages of nursing staff and supply chain issues facing the UK feature in Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mEnd...
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Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost
The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DqwaMm
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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Aw8...
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Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry
Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iJ06vi
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Covid: Frome cancer patient who survived coma 'a cat with nine lives'
Paul Luttrell's family were warned he may not wake from a coma, but he has made a speedy recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Stoppage-time goal clinches Scotland win over Israel
Scott McTominay sparks bedlam at Hampden as his stoppage-time winner against Israel keeps Scotland on course for the World Cup qualifying pl...
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Vegan food blogger wins World Porridge Making Championships
Miriam Groot scoops top prize at the World Porridge Making Championships with a savoury vegan recipe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Afghanistan: US and Taliban hold first face-to-face talks since withdrawal
The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHG...
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Mary Phillip: First black woman to captain England now a successful men's coach
Mary Phillip - the first black woman to captain England - talks to BBC Sport about being a history-maker as a player and coach. from BBC N...
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ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3amQuBJ
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Nobel Peace Prize 'for Russian journalists who lost their lives'
Dmitry Muratov dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Russian journalists killed in the line of duty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v4i...
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La Palma: Lava engulfs more buildings on Spanish island
This is the twentieth day of eruptions coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FygdW4
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Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations
The island says it is easing Covid restrictions, and will allow vaccinated travellers from 11 countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Anti-vax protestors intimidate teen outside jab centre
Teen Grace, who uses a wheelchair after having Covid last year, was at a centre to receive a jab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yve...
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Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down
The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v3ArlN
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Finn's Law: Five years after stabbing, ex-police dog is still campaigning
Five years on from an attack that led to a law change, former police dog Finn is still campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Chris Packham calls on Royal Family to rewild estates
A petition urges the royals to conserve nature and reintroduce animals on their estates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oMcCxN
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James Bond actor Daniel Craig gives £10k to 'Three Dads Walking'
Three fathers doing a charity walk receive a donation from film star Daniel Craig as they set out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ls...
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China-Taiwan tensions: Xi Jinping says 'reunification' must be fulfilled
Taiwan dismisses the Chinese leader's remarks, saying its future lies in the hands of its people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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More than 500 Covid cases linked to TRNSMT festival
Public Health Scotland says 551 people who tested positive for the virus were at the festival around the time of their illness. from BBC N...
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Sarah Everard: BT 888 phone service floated to protect lone women
The service would track users and trigger an alert if they did not reach their destination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uTqiYO
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Friday, October 8, 2021
Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest
The social network changes its policy following a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WRUmaC
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Stephen Port: Police investigating death knew he had been accused of rape
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Julia James: Callum Wheeler denies PCSO murder
Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham, Kent, is accused of murdering community support officer Julia James. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Former Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise on supply chain crisis
The government wants advice on fixing the supply problems that have led to petrol and other shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid: Wales set for more normal Christmas, Drakeford says
Mark Drakeford says if nothing unexpected happens people can look forward to a more usual Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Travel advice eased for another 51 countries
Britons will no longer be advised against holidaying in 51 destinations including Cameroon and Jamaica. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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University of Sussex backs professor in free speech row
Anonymous protesters called for Professor Kathleen Stock to be fired for her views on gender identity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Afghanistan: Deadly attack hits Kunduz mosque during Friday prayers
A bomber hits a mosque used by minority Shia Muslims in the deadliest attack since US forces left. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bo...
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Newcastle United: UK blocks details of Premier League talks to protect Saudi relations
The Foreign Office says the information could "harm" the UK's relations with Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths
Luis von Ahn boss of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Novavax volunteers offered two approved travel jabs
The decision means thousands of people who took part in trials will be able to travel abroad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3muQWU6 ...
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COP26: Pope will not travel to Glasgow for climate summit
The Vatican confirms that Pope Francis will not attend the UN climate conference in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iIrqK0 ...
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Farmer's emotional plea to PM to 'save our bacon'
"Come and speak to me, Boris Johnson, have the guts to stand up", Kate Morgan says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oFWmhO ...
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What are Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion and what do they want?
Insulate Britain protesters have blocked roads around London, demanding action on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3la8...
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Malan, Robinson & Leach get England contracts but Sibley loses his
Dawid Malan, Ollie Robinson and Jack Leach are awarded England central contracts for the first time, but Dom Sibley loses his. from BBC Ne...
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Former Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire dies, aged 53
The former Northern Ireland Secretary was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lnm9JG
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Jaffa Cakes allegation prompts Halifax PC's misconduct hearing
PC Chris Dwyer is alleged to have taken two packets from a police station tuck shop without paying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Adele says new album will explain her divorce to her young son
The pop superstar gives her first interviews for five years, ahead of the release of her new album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30...
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Nobel Peace Prize: Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov share award
The Philippine and Russian editors win jointly for their fight to defend freedom of expression. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mt1kL...
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Insulate Britain: Protesters block Old Street roundabout and M25 junction
The action marks the 12th day in the past four weeks that the group has carried out road protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bq...
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'Really strong' England to tour - Australia captain Paine
Australia captain Tim Paine says he expects a "really strong" England side to contest the Ashes with talks ongoing over the series...
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Liverpool: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain owes keeper Alisson's gloves after MOTDx skills challenge
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes on a MOTDx skills challenge with Liam MacDevitt and ends up owing the goalkeeper, Jack, a pair...
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NFL: Los Angeles Rams beat Seattle Seahawks - watch the best plays
Watch the best plays as Matthew Stafford and Darrell Henderson lead the Los Angeles Rams to a 26-17 win against the Seattle Seahawks. from...
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Thursday, October 7, 2021
Coronavirus: Nightclubs to reopen as social distancing scrapped
The legal requirement for social distancing in hospitality will be lifted from 31 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Alrcyz
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Charity seeks new police focus on domestic abuse
Refuge wants the government's new policing bill to reflect the seriousness of crimes against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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PM chooses navy head as new British armed forces chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is the first Chief of Defence Staff selected from the navy in 20 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3llZm...
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Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: Malik Scott backing American to regain world heavyweight title
Deontay Wilder's trainer Malik Scott says Tyson Fury has never seen "this" Wilder before, and his man will not lose when the p...
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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator
Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Cambridgeshire schools asked to bring back masks
Health officials say more than half of recent Covid-19 cases were in the 0 to 17-year-old age group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Twitch blames server error for massive data leak
The livestreaming site says a mistake exposed its data to a malicious third party on the internet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Am...
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Secondary breast cancer at 32, with a 10-month-old
The number of people with secondary breast cancer, where the cancer has spread, will be audited. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BrVe...
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Female referee to take charge of England men's match for first time
An all-female team of on-field officials is to take charge of Saturday's World Cup qualifier between Andorra and England. from BBC New...
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Nobel Literature Prize 2021: Abdulrazak Gurnah named winner
The Swedish Academy praised him for his writings on the effects of colonialism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3adxaXs
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Brighton and Hove Albion footballer bailed over alleged sex assault
The Brighton and Hove Albion player was arrested at a nightclub in the Sussex city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3leKxx0
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Andy Murray appeals for help finding lost wedding ring
Tennis legend Andy Murray appeals for help after his wedding ring disappears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3agLoa6
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Racehorses in Great Britain to be banned from human food chain
Racehorses entered to run in Great Britain will have to be signed out of the human food chain from January, BBC Sport can reveal. from BBC...
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Chairman Watmore leaves ECB, only 13 months into five-year term
Chairman Ian Watmore leaves the England and Wales Cricket Board only 13 months into a five-year term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings
The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3llcfby
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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson
Supermarket chain Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Find more money for universal credit, says senior Tory Steve Baker
Ex-minister Steve Baker adds his voice to calls for a U-turn, amid concerns over living standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mu...
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Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: Malik Scott backing American to regain world heavyweight title
Deontay Wilder's trainer Malik Scott says Tyson Fury has never seen "this" Wilder before, and his man will not lose when the p...
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Brexit: New NI Protocol proposals to be brought by EU
The proposals will be "very far reaching", says European Commission Vice President Maros Šefčovič. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Greenpeace loses North Sea Vorlich field legal challenge
The environmental group had argued permission should not have been granted by the UK government for the Vorlich oil field. from BBC News -...
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Refund probe into Ryanair and BA dropped
The CMA calls for a change in the law, as customers miss out on refunds after cancelled flights amid Covid. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Premier League urged to alter owners' test as Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle nears
Amnesty International has urged the Premier League to change its owners' and directors' test "to address human rights issues...
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The old foe aiming to help Wilder win against Fury
From being knocked out by him in 2014, Malik Scott is now helping Deontay Wilder try to regain his WBC world heavyweight title. from BBC N...
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Plymouth shootings: Police worker faces misconduct proceedings
A gross misconduct notice is issued to a police staff member over Jake Davison's shotgun certificate. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Family praise 'hero' who tried to save victim
Ronald Blake held a belt on John Atkinson's leg for nearly an hour after the Manchester Arena bomb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Brazil: Strong winds cause sandstorm in São Paulo
A "total" disaster, a residents says, as the storm turns the sky orange in parts of São Paulo state. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Folkestone father-of-three posted racist video after Euros final
Bradford Pretty's "abhorrent" Facebook post targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Stalybridge murder: Estranged husband who hid in home to kill wife jailed
Tamara Padi was stabbed multiple times in her bedroom by her estranged husband, who lay in wait. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3An9L...
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UK airports once again hit by passport gate faults
The Home Office says a technical issue affecting self-service border checks has been resolved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3moFQQu...
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Mina Smallman: 'I think of Sarah Everard's mum often'
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were murdered in 2020, offers support and advice to Sarah's parents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Keon Lincoln died in short and brutal attack, court hears
Keon Lincoln, 15, was repeatedly stabbed by a group of youths in Birmingham, jurors hear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uYLP2x
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R. Kelly's YouTube channels removed after conviction
It comes after the singer was found guilty of sex trafficking last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BgiH92
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Cyrano: Peter Dinklage film explores 'human need for connection'
A new adaptation of French play Cyrano de Bergerac reimagines the lead character as having dwarfism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Firms urge help as gas prices soar to record high
The UK's gas benchmark price hits record highs on Wednesday after rising 37%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DhNfIg
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Boris Johnson: It is our mission as Tories to promote opportunity
Boris Johnson tells his party conference that better housing and transport will "level up" society. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Universal credit: Tory peer issues fresh call for vote on benefit uplift end
The £20-a-week top-up to universal credit was always meant to be temporary, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DhWR...
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Why are some footballers vaccine hesitant & what happens next?
With the Premier League, club managers, politicians and football authorities all encouraging vaccinations, why are some players still hesita...
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Civil partnership: Call for same sex affairs to be grounds for split
Woman explains why it was difficult to end her civil partnership despite her wife's affair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lgSku...
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Conservative conference: Dominic Raab criticised for misogyny comments
Critics accuses the justice secretary of not understanding the definition of violence against women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Chemistry Nobel awarded for mirror-image molecules
A Briton and a German have been awarded the chemistry Nobel for their work to build new molecules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iE...
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England hold positive Ashes talks with Cricket Australia
England hold positive talks with Cricket Australia as they seek to move a step closer to confirming the Ashes can go ahead as planned. fro...
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Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss
Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pig cull threat not being taken seriously by PM, says vet
A labour shortage in abattoirs means some 600 pigs have already been shot and discarded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ar1Tk9
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Supreme Court upholds challenge to two Holyrood bills
Two bills passed by MSPs will have to be amended after the Supreme Court upheld a challenge made by UK law officers. from BBC News - Home ...
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Sarah Everard: Labour peer to demand fuller Met inquiry
Shami Chakrabati says the inquiry into failings after Sarah Everard's murder needs to be judge-led. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Adele gives first taste of new song Easy On Me and confirms release date
The pop star posts a 21-second clip of a black-and-white video for a song called Easy On Me. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mqdXYh
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Nicola Sturgeon apology over Covid passport app launch
The first minister admits that the app had caused "extreme frustration" for users and businesses. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Sex and the City: And Just Like That to be released in December
The revived sitcom will return in December, says streaming service HBO Max. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZYtSWh
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Spotlight on women's safety at Conservative conference
Priti Patel has announced a policing inquiry during a Conservative conference focused on women's safety. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Russian film team boldly shoot towards space station
An actress and film director dock with the International Space Station in a first for Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A7HGtL ...
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UK diplomats meet Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
The Foreign Office says they discussed women's rights and preventing terrorism in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a7...
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Lilly Hanrahan: Case review finds missed chances to check on killer
A case review of toddler Lilly Hanrahan's death shines a light on authorities' knowledge of her murderer. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Givenchy criticised for noose necklace at Paris Fashion Week
Three models wore gold and silver necklaces shaped like nooses on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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What are Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion and what do they want?
Insulate Britain protesters have blocked roads around London, demanding action on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3la8...
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Stephen Port: 'Competency' of Met Police focus of inquests
Serial killer Stephen Port murdered four men between 2014-15 with fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dd...
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Kate visits study into future chances of pandemic babies
Will there be long-term consequences for children born in the pandemic? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AcjA0Y
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What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?
Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iAyOHb...
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England's Curran misses T20 World Cup with injury - and is replaced by brother
England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a lower-back injury and replaced in the squad by his brother Tom. fr...
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Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: British heavyweight champion on his motivation and future
British world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he is already a boxing "great", and his love of fighting is what motivates him....
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Sarah Everard murder: Inquiry launched into Wayne Couzens case
The public have a right to know why he was allowed to continue as an officer, the home secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston tells of ADHD diagnosis
Andy Preston says he found out a year ago after his son was also diagnosed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uUsM9z
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England coach Wane heads up new Wigan coaching staff
England coach Shaun Wane returns to Wigan to head up a reshuffled backroom team of Matty Peet, Sean O'Loughlin and Lee Briers. from BB...
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Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage
Billions of users were affected by the outage - which also took down Whatsapp, Messenger and Instagram. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Nobel in physics: Climate science breakthroughs earn prize
The physics Nobel has been given for work to understand complex systems such as the Earth's climate. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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India: Trapped baby elephant rescued after falling into pit
The baby elephant was separated from its herd when it fell into a pit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZSnekd
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McColgan 'very hesitant' over night runs
Britain's 5,000m record holder Eilish McColgan admits she is "very hesitant" about training runs after dark. from BBC News -...
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Boris Johnson denies UK in crisis over shortages
The prime minister says the economy is facing the "stresses and strains that you'd expect" after Covid. from BBC News - Home...
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Extreme weather: What causes flash flooding?
Cities across the world are at risk of extreme rainfall overwhelming their streets from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iwMGlM
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Monday, October 4, 2021
Man confronts Rees-Mogg over fit-to-work tests
A man with cerebral palsy has challenged Jacob Rees-Mogg on the government's fit-to-work tests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i...
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NHS dentistry access delays: 'I pulled 11 of my own teeth out'
Dentists warn of waits of up to four years to join an NHS dental practice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FjdxvB
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Questions over Tory donations by ex-Russian minister's wife
Documents reveal the scale of the secret offshore financial wealth she shares with her husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D9nPf...
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Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage
Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3owXJzp
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Guest says she was assaulted at Tory conference
The Conservatives say they suspended the man from the party and are working with the police following the incident. from BBC News - Home h...
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Petrol shortage: Is the fuel crisis improving?
Military drivers are helping deliver fuel to petrol stations hit by supply problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y7nP0R
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Brain implant may lift most severe depression
Sarah, the first patient to try it, says it has allowed her to enjoy life again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l8LRl2
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Lucy Letby: Nurse denies murdering eight babies
Lucy Letby is accused of murdering five boys and three girls at the Countess of Chester Hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uEN...
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Captain Kirk: Bezos' Blue Origin to send William Shatner into space
William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk, is set to become the oldest person to have flown to space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Insulate Britain blocks Blackwall Tunnel
Climate change protesters block the entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel during Monday's rush hour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Squid Game subtitles 'change meaning' of Netflix show
Korean fans claim the drama's meaning has been "botched" for English-speaking viewers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sarah Everard murder: Met launches review to rebuild public trust
Met chief Cressida Dick says the force's culture will be examined following Sarah Everard's murder. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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No Time to Die scores James Bond's biggest UK opening box office weekend
Daniel Craig's final outing scores the biggest box office weekend ever for a Bond film in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Russian linked to Tory funding made millions from 'fraud'
Victor Fedotov is awaiting government approval for a controversial energy link between UK and France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Major General Matthew Holmes: PM in tribute to ex-Royal Marines head
An investigation has been launched into Major General Matthew Holmes' death at the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uCo4w...
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Rishi Sunak says Brexit is in UK's long-term interest
In his Tory conference speech, the chancellor also says he wants tax cuts when public finances allow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Why does depicting the Prophet Muhammad cause offence?
Why does the use of images of the Prophet Muhammad cause offence? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3owqfkz
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David Walliams: 'Harmful' Chinese character removed from children's book
Children's author David Walliams has been criticised for using "harmful stereotypes" of a Chinese boy. from BBC News - Home ...
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Fury v Wilder 3: Tyso Fury calls Deontay Wilder 'dangerous' and an 'atomic bomb'
Dentay Wilder is an "atomic bomb" of a fighter and the "most dangerous heavyweight out there" says Tyson Fury as he prep...
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How we feel touch and temperature wins Nobel Prize
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian share the 2021 prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YiFkuM
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Reynhard Sinaga: Victim of UK's most prolific rapist speaks out
Daniel is the first victim of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga to waive his right to anonymity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l6Z4KX
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Army starts fuel deliveries to relieve shortages
About 200 army personnel will help out as fuel supply problems in some areas continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l53Dpe
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Morrisons chair promises 'good' Christmas' for shoppers
As the supermarket's ownership is settled, its chairman says supply issues have been "slightly overblown". from BBC News - H...
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Sunday, October 3, 2021
Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed
The offshore dealings of presidents, prime ministers and royalty feature in the Pandora Papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WEHdB...
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Salah nets stunner in 2-2 draw with Man City
Mohamed Salah's incredible solo goal lit up a thrilling draw between title-challengers Liverpool and Premier League champions Manchester...
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Pandora Papers: Blairs saved £312,000 stamp duty in property deal
The ex-PM and his wife did not have to pay the tax as they bought the company that owned the house. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Pandora Papers: King of Jordan amassed £70m secret property empire
Leaked documents reveal a network of offshore companies owned by the ruler since he came to power. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B9...
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Pandora Papers: A simple guide to the Pandora Papers leak
A massive leak of documents reveal hidden wealth, tax avoidance and in some cases, money laundering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Pandora Papers: Your guide to nine years of finance leaks
What have been the major financial disclosures and what action has been taken? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FcK8TI
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Westward Ho! van couple narrowly escape 22ft fall
The couple were working in the back of their van when it rolled towards a 22ft (7m) drop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A8amTo
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Milan plane crash: Eight dead as private jet hits building
It took off from Milan's Linate airport, but came down soon after and hit an empty building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oox2...
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Afghanistan: Eight civilians killed by bomb attack near a Kabul mosque
The attack happened as a prayer ceremony was being held for the late mother of a Taliban official. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fo...
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Fuel issues persist in south but 'over' elsewhere
Petrol problems are "virtually over" in Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, say retailers. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Church sex abuse: Thousands of paedophiles in French Church, inquiry says
A commission finds evidence of 2,900-3,200 abusers within the country's Catholic Church since 1950. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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London Marathon 2021: Race attracts 80,000 participants
An estimated 80,000 people run the London Marathon in the city and virtually via an app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mjdeYL
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Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke groped her on Blurred Lines set
Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke grabbed her breasts while filming the hit song's music video. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Severed finger's owner traced by police in Southampton
The 28-year-old man, who lost part of his finger while climbing a fence, is being treated in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Shropshire sheep sold 11 times at same charity auction
The Charollais ram was put up for resale repeatedly, raising £7,000 for two charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B5owpX
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Bernard Tapie: French tycoon, 78, died peacefully, his family said
The businessman, politician and sports club owner was one of France's most recognisable figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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UK to Norway sub-sea green power cable operational
The 450-mile (725km) cable connects Blyth in Northumberland with the Norwegian village of Kvilldal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Andy Burnham: I'm not after Starmer's job
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he is not going after the job of Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News - Home https://...
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ICYMI: An eerie sculpture and quintuplet cubs
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BiyIew
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Conservative conference: Boris Johnson refuses to rule out further tax rises
The PM says he is a "zealous opponent" of high taxes, but warns Covid hit the UK like a "fiscal meteorite". from BBC N...
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Sarah Everard murder: We'll stop at nothing to jail more rapists - PM
Boris Johnson also says women should have confidence in the police after the murder of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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No 'uncontrolled immigration' to solve shortages
The prime minister says the "big lever marked uncontrolled immigration" will not be pulled to solve the driver shortfall. from B...
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Saturday, October 2, 2021
Islamic Stage: Canadian accused of being 'voice behind the violence'
Canadian Mohammed Khalifa, who narrated IS videos, played a key propaganda role, prosecutors say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l3E...
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Thousands march across US in support of abortion rights
Rallies are held in all 50 states amid fears that abortion rights are being rolled back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D5V6ID
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Lone police officers in Scotland to offer ID check
Police Scotland introduces new safeguards in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fe9dh6
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Jess Hawkins: W Series driver spills secrets as stunt driver on new Bond film
W Series driver Jess Hawkins spills the secrets as a stunt driver on the latest Bond film No Time To Die. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Climate change: Stop smoke and mirrors, rich nations told
Ministers meeting in Milan hear calls for sweeping carbon cuts ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A4L...
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Vaccine passport fix ready in a 'couple of days'
Many venues have not asked for proof of vaccination this weekend because of bugs in the app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A9uAMU
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'Speedo Mick' asked to leave Cornwall pub for being underdressed
Mick Cullen, who walks in swimming trunks, is told he cannot stay "dressed like this." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D5oo...
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Portsmouth girl, 15, dies of Covid on day she was due jab
Jorja Halliday, from Portsmouth, was due to have her coronavirus vaccination on the day she died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3omE...
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In pictures: Queen officially opens Scottish Parliament
Some of the images of the ceremony, which included some pre-recorded elements due to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Windermere climber completes 83 ascents in two months
Anna Taylor, from Cumbria, climbed routes listed in Ken Wilson's renowned guidebook Classic Rock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Morrisons: US firm wins auction to take over supermarket chain
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is highest bidder in the battle for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. from BBC News - Home https...
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La Palma: Residents count the cost of volcanic eruption devastation
The people of La Palma describe their struggles following a volcanic eruption which began two weeks ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sarah Everard's murder and the questions the Met Police now face
There is an air of crisis in British policing this weekend as it faces a great moment of reckoning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Lytham Windmill's sail broken after strong winds
Lytham Windmill, built on the Lancashire coast in 1805, draws thousands of visitors every year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3otyyh...
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Petrol deliveries: Visas for foreign lorry drivers extended
The government is issuing 300 visas to overseas fuel tanker drivers "immediately" to ease delivery issues. from BBC News - Home ...
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Queen officially opens the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood
Her Majesty spoke of the challenge of Covid and her "deep and abiding affection" for Scotland in an address to MSPs. from BBC Ne...
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Cleveland police chief Steve Turner referred to watchdog
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is considering whether to take action over Steve Turner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yn...
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Covid: Care home staff should get the jab or another job - Javid
The health secretary says he will not delay the November deadline for workers to be fully vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Farnborough Airport entrances blocked by protesters
Environmental activists are protesting against the emissions caused by private flights in Farnborough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Rodrigo Duterte: Philippine president announces retirement from politics
The surprise announcement has fuelled speculation that his daughter will run for president next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sandy Hook: Alex Jones loses case over 'hoax' remarks
The radio host must pay the families of victims after calling the Sandy Hook school shooting a "hoax". from BBC News - Home http...
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Australia: Crocodile sinks his teeth into a flying drone
A ''croc'' leaps from the water to take down a drone in Darwin, Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D6BLas
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Soho hammer attack: Four people injured
A man attacked two people on Regent Street before entering a pub to assault two others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aedUcB
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Friday, October 1, 2021
Sarah Everard murder: Women react to Met safety advice
People stopped by a lone plain-clothes officer should challenge their legitimacy, the Met Police says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Covid-19: Infections in children rise and trial success for coronavirus pill
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B4dPUp
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Covid: India imposes 10-day quarantine on UK nationals
The rules - due to come into force on Monday - apply even if travellers are fully vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ort7PE ...
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The Lathums: Wigan indie band score debut number one album
The Wigan group are the latest in a string of British bands to have topped the charts this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YkUp...
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Sarah Everard: Boris Johnson urges public to trust the police
Boris Johnson says the police do a "wonderful job" - but must do more to tackle violence against women. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Covid antiviral pill can halve risk of hospitalisation
Promising results mean a clinical trial has ended early and emergency authorisation is being sought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Jeremy Stansfield: Bang Goes The Theory host wins £1.6m BBC damages
Jeremy Stansfield is awarded £1.6m after a Bang Goes The Theory stunt caused spine and brain injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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'How I escaped a hidden world of gangs and exploitation'
Aliyah's smile conceals a lifetime of abuse - and experts warn her experience is all too common among a forgotten group of girls. from...
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Covid: One in 20 secondary-age children infected in England
This is the highest reported rate for any age group since the pandemic began. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZEyf8C
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Princess Beatrice and husband name baby daughter
Princess Beatrice and her husband reveal they have named their daughter Sienna Elizabeth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uxrocM
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Sarah Everard murder: Police boss Philip Allott comments spark anger
Commissioner Philip Allott says women should be educated about police powers and legal process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ioT2D...
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Clean energy from the fastest moving objects on earth
Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Petrol: BP says UK fuel shortages seem to be stabilising
The oil firm says that it is starting to see a small rise in stock across its network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ipa2tE
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Sarah Everard: What should you do if you are stopped by police?
Women have been asking how they should react if they are stopped by a lone police officer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D3UQKh
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French ex-officer's DNA ends 35-year murder hunt
François Vérove took his life before he could be questioned and provide a DNA sample. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ur9YhG
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'Shock type 1 diabetes diagnosis won’t stop me running an ultra'
Just months after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Reece Parkinson attempts a 50-mile race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39SlM...
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Energy price cap: Why are fuel bills rising?
Householders face a rise in energy bills - as well as the possibility their supplier could go bust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3h...
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Sarah Everard: Gross misconduct probe into Couzens WhatsApp group
Sarah Everard's killer is believed to have been in a chat with officers sharing "discriminatory" content. from BBC News - Ho...
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Sarah Everard murder: I would have got into Couzens' car, says MP Jess Phillips
Police must do more to restore trust - and can't put the onus on women to change behaviour, says MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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No Time To Die: James Bond film makes £5m in first day at UK box office
Opening day takings were 13% higher than Spectre but 26% below Skyfall, distributor Universal says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3u...
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Restaurants warn prices will rise due to VAT hike
The increased sales tax will be passed on to customers, say restaurant and bar bosses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CYsmSc
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Green Party of England and Wales unveils new leadership team
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay will replace Jonathan Bartley and Sian Berry as joint leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D7WnPH ...
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Whorlton Hall: Nine charged after abuse allegations
The charges follow alleged mistreatment of hospital patients following a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39WPoMF
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Lorry driver shortage blamed for Lancashire school dinner menu cuts
Children in Lancashire will be offered soup, sandwiches and jacket potatoes rather than full menus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3z...
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